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ASICS Metaspeed Ray vs Puma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2

ASICS

Metaspeed Ray

  • Weight 129 g
  • Drop 5 mm
  • Stack 39.5 mm

USD 300

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • ASICS Metaspeed Ray has a 3 mm lower drop
  • ASICS Metaspeed Ray has 8.5 mm more heel stack
  • Puma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 is USD 100 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • ASICS Metaspeed Ray
  • Puma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Metaspeed Ray — Comfort: 4/5
  • Metaspeed Ray — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Metaspeed Ray — Stability: 3/5
  • Metaspeed Ray — Durability: 4/5
  • Metaspeed Ray — Grip: 4/5
  • Metaspeed Ray — Versatility: 4/5
  • Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 — Grip: 3/5
  • Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionASICS Metaspeed RayPuma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2
Price
Catalogue price USD 300 USD 200
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 129 g 135 g
Drop 5 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 39.5 mm 31 mm
Forefoot stack 34.5 mm 23 mm
Midsole foam FF LEAP NITROFOAM Elite
Plate Carbon Carbon
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.34 out of 5 4.21 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Racing Racing
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Marathon Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

ASICS Metaspeed Ray

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 300

Puma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 200

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to Puma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Puma Fast-FWD NITRO Elite 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure, side view

    Mizuno

    Hyperwarp Pure

    • Weight 137 g
    • Drop 3 mm
    • Stack 34.5 mm

    USD 300

    • Close to ASICS Metaspeed Ray: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Topo Athletic Specter Elite, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Specter Elite

    • Weight 201 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 39 mm

    USD 250

    • Close to ASICS Metaspeed Ray: same terrain, same category, same role